L-DOPS (C005B-026616)

General description

L-DOPS, also called L-threo 3,4-Dihydroxyphenylserine or droxidopa is a catecholamine. L-DOPS has many clinical advantages and may be useful for treating norepinephrine deficiency. It is used for treating neurogenic orthostatic hypotension and improves norepinephrine levels. L-DOPS mediates reduction of amyloid plaques and could have a therapeutic potential for treating amyloid pathology.

Application

L-DOPS has been administered for clinical trial studies in mice with amyloid pathology.

Biochem/physiol Actions

L-DOPS is a norepinephrine precursor in vivo.

Features and Benefits

This compound is featured on the Dopamine, Norepinephrine and Epinephrine Synthesis page of the Handbook of Receptor Classification and Signal Transduction. To browse other handbook pages, click here.

Molecular Weight: 213.19. Empirical Formula: C₉H₁₁NO₅. Quality Level: 100. Assay: ≥. 98% (HPLC). form: powder. storage condition: desiccated. color: white to tan. solubility: DMSO: ≥. 3 . mg/mL. storage temp.: −. 20°C. SMILES string: N[C@@H]([C@H](O)c1ccc(O)c(O)c1)C(O): O. InChI: 1S/C9H11NO5/c10-7(9(14)15)8(13)4-1-2-5(11)6(12)3-4/h1-3,7-8,11-13H,10H2,(H,14,15)/t7-,8+/m0/s1. InChI key: QXWYKJLNLSIPIN-JGVFFNPUSA-N. Gene Information: human ... ADRA1A(148), ADRA1B(147), ADRA1D(146), ADRA2A(150), ADRA2B(151), ADRA2C(152), ADRB1(153), ADRB2(154), ADRB3(155). Pictograms: GHS07. Signal Word: Warning. Hazard Statements: H315 - H319 - H335. Precautionary Statements: P261 - P264 - P271 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338. Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3. Target Organs: Respiratory system. Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids. WGK: WGK 3. Flash Point(F): Not applicable. Flash Point(C): Not applicable.